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LIRR MP-41 MU's

« on: Jan 6th, 2017, 12:01am »

Fellow Thurdraylers:

Gone now for nearly 70 years, LIRR's first MU's, the MP-41's, have all but been forgotten by all but the most astute LIRR and rapid transit buffs.

These early MU's closely resembled the new INTERBOROUGH subway cars of that era; technically speaking, THE MP-41's could MU with the IRT cars.

The MP-41's were also equipped with steps and vestibule traps, features certainly not needed on INTERBOROUGH subway equipment.

More resembling rapid transit equipment than rolling stock more suited to a heavy duty electrified commuter railroad, the venerable and distinctive MP-41's lasted in service for decades, not being retired until the early 50's.

These ancient electrics (sadly, none were preserved) deserve to be remembered......